Senior Science Technician
Maltby Academy, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 8AB11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
29 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
18 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours term time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Band F - £24,858 to £27,413 pro rata (FTE £28,598 to £31,537)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Maltby Academyis seeking to appoint an experience and highly organisedSenior Science Technicianto lead our Science Technician team and provide outstanding technical support across the Science Department.
About the Role
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the effective preparation and delivery of practical lessons, demonstrations and assessments, supporting the teaching of Science from Key Stage 3 through to A Level. As team leader, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the technician service, manage workloads, maintain high standards of practice, and ensure all practical requirements are met efficiently and safely.
You will work closely with teaching staff to provide expert technical advice, support the delivery of the curriculum, and contribute to the training and development of colleagues, including student teachers where appropriate. Applicants should have previous experience working in a laboratory, preparatory room, or similar scientific environment, together with excellent organisational and leadership skills.
A thorough understanding of health and safety requirements within a science education setting is essential.
A visit to the Academy, so you can meet the Principal and key Middle and Senior Leaders is warmly encouraged, to enable you to discuss the post in more detail.
The ideal candidate will:
- have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for Science;
- be fully aligned to our Vision and Key Drivers;
- have a true growth mindset and solid work ethic;
- be 100% committed in supporting the Academy to uphold the highest expectations;
- work proactively with other colleagues and leaders;
- have the ability toengage, inspire and build excellent relationships with staff and students;
- possess excellent organisational skills;
- possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills;
- have the knowledge and experience of the context in which Maltby Academy operates;
- be able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team.
What the school offers its staff
In return we offer:
- a Trust and Academy staff body that is fully aligned to deliver our Vision: Delivering exceptional learning experiences that enable all students to thrive in a competitive world and lead successful and fulfilling lives;
- modern, purpose-built learning spaces, which inspire exceptional teaching and learning;
- excellent career development opportunities and access to a comprehensive programme of personalised ‘Professional Learning and Development’ (PLD);
- an excellent induction programme with dynamic, driven and supportive staff, including mentoring and support from an experienced leadership team.
- A range of employee benefits (some subject to a successful 6 months probation) including:
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- 24/7 access to telephone/video GP service
- Cash healthcare plan.
- Staff Rewards Gateway
- Smart Tech
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Maltby Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Maltby Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1121 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Maltby Academy website
- Email address
- jholden@maltbyacademy.com
Maltby Academy is a mainstream, non-selective, state secondary school for girls and boys aged 11-19. The school is situated in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. There are 1,040 children on its roll. Our vision is to deliver exceptional experiences that enable all young people to thrive in a competitive world and lead successful and fulfilling lives.
Maltby Academy has highly skilled, dedicated and talented teaching and support staff.
Arranging a visit to Maltby Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jholden@maltbyacademy.com.
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